Is my puppy's strange gasping after playing or eating normal?

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Hello, I got my puppy 4 days ago. Everything seemed to be fine with him except from a cough that he caught at the kennel. I took him to the vet that said he was perfectly healthy. But it has been couple of times that my puppy has these strange gaspings. Usually these gaspings occurs after playing or eating. He does not seem to suffer when it happens but he looks very uncomfortable. I just wanted to ask if this is normal or if there is anything I should do in that case? Thank you! Maya. Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Female | spayed | 2 months and 16 days old | 4 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is hard to say without seeing the actual gasping motion he is doing in person. It sounds like it could be a normal reverse sneezing event. If what you are seeing is similar to this video, then it is reverse sneezing that you are seeing and isn't of concern at all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UyBrb0Hhpk Reverse sneezing is usually a mild reaction to any tickling or irritation of the throat. It does not usually cause any long term effects and can be more frequent in the spring and summer months due to increased pollens and molds in the air. You can offer your pet Winnie some water on your finger during these times of reverse sneezing, as well as rubbing her throat a little. If the reverse sneezing becomes more frequent or starts to impede on her quality of life, then a vet visit is warranted at that time to look for wany foreign bodies in her airway that could be causing this. Otherwise, she is likely fine. I hope this helps and best wishes moving forward with your pet Winnie! Take care.

Is my puppy's strange gasping after playing or eating normal?

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